Caviar Kaspia
Caviar-French · Place de la Madeleine, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Caviar as Main Course
Chef
Various
Dress
Formal
Why go
Caviar Kaspia on Place de la Madeleine is the right call when the occasion demands caviar, champagne, a room that delivers until 1 am; without the booking difficulty of Paris's tasting-menu circuit.
About Caviar Kaspia
Caviar Kaspia, Paris: The Verdict
Caviar Kaspia is one of the few places in Paris where you can walk in at 10 pm on a Tuesday, order caviar by candlelight, leave feeling the bill was justified rather than regretted. The price point is high; caviar service in Paris always is; but Kaspia earns its place on Place de la Madeleine through consistency, a serious beverage program, a format that works as well for a late-night celebration as it does for a business lunch. If your occasion demands a room that delivers on both atmosphere and product quality without requiring a six-week booking lead time, this is where to go.
What Kaspia Actually Is
Caviar Kaspia is a caviar house and restaurant on Place de la Madeleine in the 8th arrondissement. Open until 1 am Monday through Saturday (closed Sunday), it operates across longer hours than almost any comparable venue in Paris, a practical advantage that separates it from the tasting-menu circuit at Le Cinq or Kei, where service ends by 10 pm at the latest. Opinionated About Dining ranked it #617 in Casual Europe for 2024, following a Recommended listing in 2023, modest credentials by Michelin standards, but a meaningful signal that the food program is taken seriously by people who eat professionally.
The Drinks Program
The drinks list at Kaspia is the part of the experience most first-timers underestimate. Caviar demands pairing, the venue's approach to champagne, vodka, white Burgundy is not incidental, it is structural to what you are paying for. A well-chosen bottle of grower champagne or a properly cold vodka service alongside caviar changes the experience in a way that ordering wine elsewhere at the same price point simply does not. For a special occasion, treat the drinks as part of the core spend rather than an add-on: the pairing is where the value of the format reveals itself. This is a stronger argument for booking Kaspia over a conventional tasting-menu restaurant than the food alone provides.
Who Should Book This
Kaspia works well as a special-occasion destination for two: a birthday dinner, an anniversary, or a significant business meal where the setting communicates effort without the formality of a three-Michelin-star room. The late closing hours make it a credible post-theatre or post-event option in a way that Arpège or L'Ambroisie are not. It is less suited to large groups looking for a shared tasting experience, not the right call if your priority is ambitious modern French cooking, for that, Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen is a better fit. But if the occasion is specifically about caviar, champagne, a room that feels genuinely Parisian rather than internationally luxury-branded, Kaspia is the right address.
Booking and Timing
Booking difficulty at Kaspia is rated Easy. You do not need to plan weeks in advance in the way you would for Paris's most sought-after tasting menus. That said, Friday and Saturday evenings fill faster given the late-night format and the venue's location near the Opéra district. For a guaranteed table on a weekend, book at least a week out. Weekday evenings and lunch slots are considerably more accessible. The venue is open from 10 am Monday through Saturday, one of the wider service windows of any serious restaurant at this price level in the city.
Ratings at a Glance
- Opinionated About Dining: Casual Europe #617 (2024); Recommended (2023)
- Booking difficulty: Easy
Practical Details
| Detail | Caviar Kaspia | Le Cinq | Alléno Paris |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisine | Caviar-French | French, Modern | Creative |
| Price tier | High (caviar pricing) | €€€€ | €€€€ |
| Booking difficulty | Easy | Moderate–Hard | Hard |
| Latest service | 1 am (Mon–Sat) | ~10 pm | ~10 pm |
| Sunday service | Closed | Open | Open |
| Leading for | Special occasion, late dining | Formal celebration | Ambitious tasting menu |
How It Compares
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Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 10 am–1 am · Tuesday: 10 am–1 am
- Location
- 17 Pl. de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, France
- Website
- caviarkaspia.com
- Phone
- +33 1 42 65 33 32
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Caviar Kaspia presents a quietly assured Parisian atmosphere that leans on longevity rather than trend. The approach through Place de la Madeleine and its flower stalls sets the tone before you enter a room of banquettes and close tables; lighting is calibrated to flatter long lunches and late dinners alike. Service and layout feel settled — unflashy but exacting — and the venue’s focus on a single luxury ingredient keeps the room composed and intimate. The overall effect is a cozy, historic house where ritual and product take precedence over culinary fashion.
Best For
This is a place for measured, occasion-driven visits: celebratory meals, business dinners and intimate dates all fit naturally into the house’s rhythm. Practical strengths include extended hours (10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday–Saturday), which make it equally suited to long lunches, early evening reservations and true late-night service. The format—banquettes and close tables—works best for small groups or couples who want a focused, product-led experience rather than a tasting-menu marathon. Note that the restaurant is closed on Sunday, so plan special visits accordingly.
Ordering Tips
Order around the roe: Caviar at Kaspia is presented as the center of gravity, so start with a caviar tasting to sample different origins and grades if available. Keep builds simple — blinis and crème fraîche are the intended platforms — and include signature items such as the baked potato with caviar and smoked salmon with blinis. Share plates to taste a range of preparations, and finish with Kaspia’s babas with vodka and fresh raspberries for a distinctly house-style dessert. Because the menu is product-led rather than a chef’s tasting, you can compose a flexible, à la carte meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant yet cozy old-world atmosphere with antiques and artifacts, softly lit intimate dining room with classical decor unchanged since the 1920s, creating a refined and romantic setting.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Formal
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Baked Potato with Caviar
- Smoked Salmon with Blinis
- Caviar Tasting
- Kaspia's Babas with Vodka and Fresh Raspberries
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 10 am–1 am
- Tuesday
- 10 am–1 am
- Wednesday
- 10 am–1 am
- Thursday
- 10 am–1 am
- Friday
- 10 am–1 am
- Saturday
- 10 am–1 am
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Plénitude; Contemporary French, €€€€
- Pierre Gagnaire; French, Creative, €€€€
- Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen; Creative, €€€€
- Kei; Contemporary French, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
- Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V; French, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
Restaurant context
Caviar Kaspia occupies a different category from most of Paris's top-table competition. Where Le Cinq at the Four Seasons George V and Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen are structured around multi-course tasting menus with formal service and early last seatings, Kaspia operates until 1 am and allows you to spend as much or as little as the occasion demands. If your priority is ambitious modern French cooking with technical depth, Alléno or Kei will give you more on the plate. But neither of those works as a late-evening special-occasion venue, neither is built around the caviar-and-champagne pairing format that Kaspia has made its core offer.
Against Plénitude at the Cheval Blanc, Kaspia is considerably easier to book and less formal in tone; Plénitude demands more planning and delivers a more structured fine-dining arc. Pierre Gagnaire is the stronger choice if creative French cuisine is the point, but it does not offer the same late-service flexibility or the caviar-led format. For a business dinner where the room needs to communicate occasion without requiring a black-tie register, Kaspia is a more practical choice than any of the €€€€ tasting-menu venues in the 8th.
The honest comparison for Kaspia is not with Michelin three-star restaurants but with what you would otherwise spend on a serious bottle and a caviar order at a hotel bar. Kaspia structures that spend into a proper sit-down experience with service and setting included. If the alternative is a lesser room at a similar price, Kaspia wins on atmosphere and product quality. If you are deciding between Kaspia and a full tasting menu at Kei or Le Cinq, the deciding factor is format preference: caviar and drinks versus multi-course progression. Both are defensible at this price tier in Paris.
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Compare Caviar Kaspia
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caviar Kaspia | Paris | Caviar-French | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6172023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended | ; |
| Plénitude | Paris | Contemporary French | 2026 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #12025 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #142025 The Best Chef Three Knives2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Gault & Millau Exceptional Restaurant2025 Michelin 3 Stars | €€€€ |
| Pierre Gagnaire | Paris | French, Creative | 2026 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #402026 Relais Chateaux RestaurantsMichelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #902025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #157We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Relais Chateaux Award | €€€€ |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | Paris | Creative | 2026 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #35Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #342025 The Best Chef Three Knives2025 Gault & Millau Exceptional Restaurant2025 Michelin 3 Stars2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #342024 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #79 | €€€€ |
| Kei | Paris | Contemporary French, Modern Cuisine | 2026 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #29Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #262025 Michelin 3 Stars2025 Gault & Millau Prestige Restaurant2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef Three Knives | €€€€ |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | Paris | French, Modern Cuisine | No published awards | €€€€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Caviar Kaspia?
Kaspia is a caviar house and restaurant, not a conventional French bistro or tasting-menu destination. The format is à la carte, anchored around caviar, open until 1am Monday through Saturday on Place de la Madeleine in the 8th. It holds an Opinionated About Dining recommendation for 2023 and a ranked position (#617) for 2024 in Europe casual dining, which tells you it's taken seriously beyond its address alone. Come expecting a high cheque and a focused menu, not a broad French kitchen.
What should I wear to Caviar Kaspia?
The 8th arrondissement address and the price point signal that you should dress well; think evening wear for dinner, polished for lunch. Nothing in the venue record dictates a formal dress code, but the clientele and setting at Place de la Madeleine skew toward the well-dressed. Turning up in casual clothes will feel out of place.
How far ahead should I book Caviar Kaspia?
Booking difficulty at Kaspia is rated Easy; you are not competing for a table the way you would at Paris's top tasting-menu rooms. A few days' notice is generally sufficient, though for weekend evenings or a specific occasion, booking a week out is sensible. The kitchen runs until 1am Monday through Saturday, which also means last-minute late bookings are more viable here than almost anywhere comparable in Paris.
Is Caviar Kaspia good for a special occasion?
Yes, particularly for two people. The setting on Place de la Madeleine, the late hours, the caviar-first format make it a strong choice for a birthday dinner, anniversary, or a significant business meal where the environment matters. For larger groups, check whether the space suits your number before booking, as the room has its own character that works best at an intimate scale.
What are alternatives to Caviar Kaspia in Paris?
For a grander tasting-menu occasion in Paris, Le Cinq at the Four Seasons George V or Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen are the benchmark, though both require significantly more lead time and a larger budget. If you want something more chef-driven and contemporary without the caviar focus, Kei or Pierre Gagnaire offer different register and format. Plénitude at the Cheval Blanc sits at the top end for a modern luxury experience with serious wine depth. Kaspia is the right call if you specifically want a late-hours, à la carte caviar experience rather than a structured tasting.
Is lunch or dinner better at Caviar Kaspia?
Dinner is the stronger case. Kaspia's appeal is partly atmospheric; candlelight, late hours, the Place de la Madeleine setting after dark. Lunch works if you want a more relaxed, lower-pressure meal, but the venue is built for evening use, with the kitchen running until 1am Monday through Saturday. Sunday is closed entirely, so factor that into your planning.
What should I order at Caviar Kaspia?
Caviar is the core product here; that is what the venue is built around, the OAD recognition reflects the quality of its execution in that category. Beyond that, the drinks program is worth attention: caviar pairing with champagne or vodka is the conventional approach, Kaspia's list is reportedly taken seriously by regulars. Specific menu items and current pricing are not documented in available venue data, so check directly with the restaurant for the current selection.
